Wine tasting and lunch in Lucca hills with sommelier

Three to four hours of wine, food and vineyard history in the Lucca countryside

A wine tasting and light lunch in the hills around Lucca, led by Simone Vergamini, Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, at a working winery such as Valle del Sole a Cappella. You visit the vineyard, then sit in the tasting room or on a panoramic terrace to taste the house wines alongside a seasonal lunch of local products: starter, first course and dessert. Pickup from central Lucca is included. The experience suits anyone aged two and up, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Winery visit and light lunch

• Visit winery in Lucca hills
• Enjoy light lunch with local wines

The experience

The sommelier leads the experience in English or Italian, walking you through the vineyard and its vines before moving to the tasting. Simone Vergamini has placed third at the Best Sommelier of Italy competition three times and brings that depth of knowledge to every question you ask: the history of the region, how the soil shapes the wines, what makes each vintage distinct. The commentary is built around what you are actually drinking and eating, not a lecture you sit through.

Lunch arrives after the tasting: a light meal of local products (starter, first course, dessert) paired with the winery's full range. White, rosé, red and sweet wines chosen to match what you are eating. The setting is either the tasting room or a panoramic terrace, depending on the winery and the season. The specific vineyard varies. Valle del Sole a Cappella is the usual choice, though Colle di Bordocheo or Fattoria La Torre may be visited instead. All three sit in the countryside beyond Lucca's walls.

A 7-seater SUV brings up to six guests from your hotel or meeting point in central Lucca at no extra charge. Larger groups travel by van or coach with a professional driver. If your pickup is more than 15 kilometers from the city center, travel time is added to the total. Otherwise the service is free. The whole experience runs three to four hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Pickup from central Lucca in a shared vehicle.
• vineyard visit and guided tasting led by an award-winning sommelier in English or Italian.
• light seasonal lunch of local products with starter, first course and dessert.
• all house wines (white, rosé, red and sweet) paired with the meal.
• panoramic terrace or tasting room seating depending on the vineyard and season.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 15 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (2 to 15 years).

What wines will I taste at the winery?

The winery produces white, rosé, red and sweet wines, all of which are included in the tasting. The exact selection depends on which vineyard you visit and what is currently in the cellar. The sommelier will guide you through each one and explain how the local terroir shapes the flavors.

Is the lunch included in the price, or do I pay separately?

The light lunch and all wines are included. The menu changes by season and is built around local products (starter, first course and dessert) paired with the vineyard's own bottles.

How do I get to the winery from Lucca?

Pickup from central Lucca is included in the price. A 7-seater SUV collects up to six guests. Larger groups travel by van or coach with a driver. If you are staying more than 15 kilometers from the city center, additional travel time may apply.

What should I know before booking if I am pregnant or have heart concerns?

The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health. If you have any medical concerns, check with your doctor before booking.

How long does the whole experience take?

The experience runs three to four hours from pickup in Lucca through the vineyard visit, tasting and lunch. If your hotel is far from the city center, travel time may extend the total.